Which level is intended for new graduate bedside registered nurses?

• A. Clinical Nurse I
• B. Clinical Nurse II
• C. Clinical Nurse III
• D. Clinical Nurse IV

Answer: (A)

The main idea is that health systems use a tiered nursing career ladder to map learning, autonomy, and responsibilities after licensure. For new graduate bedside registered nurses, the entry point is Clinical Nurse I. This level is designed for orientation and mentored practice, where you build foundational skills, safety, and clinical reasoning under supervision while you transition from student to practicing nurse. As you gain competence and independence, you move to higher levels that reflect greater experience and more complex responsibilities. Higher levels typically involve increased autonomy, leadership tasks, and advanced clinical responsibilities. So for a new graduate starting at the bedside, Clinical Nurse I is the intended entry level.